Conan O’Brien Turns Down 12:05 AM Time Slot
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Prime Time, Talk Shows, NBC, News,
Somewhere Jimmy Fallon and Carson Daly are breathing a sigh of relief.
Days after NBC Universal TV chairman Jeff Gaspin formally announced NBC’s proposed programming plans, Conan O’Brien gave his formal response. The network will now have one less person to juggle in their late-night schedule.
You can read Conan’s full statement about his decision after the jump.
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Howie Mandel Joins America’s Got Talent
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, NBC, News,
NBC, already facing a programming hole at 10:00, has managed to fill one of its vacancies.
Over the weekend, NBC Universal Television Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin revealed that Howie Mandel will become the newest judge on America’s Got Talent. This news comes just days after David Hasselhoff announced his departure from the summer reality program.
Mandel, who previously hosted Deal or No Deal for the network, was deemed the perfect fit for Talent.
“If you think about an expertise, Howie has had a Las Vegas show for years and he constantly performs in Las Vegas,” Gaspin said at the Television Critics Association press tour. “So we actually thought — not only is he a great communicator, but he’s actually an expert.”
No start date has yet been announced for the show’s fifth season.
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The Jay Leno Show Leaving Primetime on February 12
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Prime Time, Talk Shows, NBC, News, Rumors,
Although the drama surrounding NBC’s late-night schedule is still ongoing, two things were finally made clear by NBC Universal TV chairman Jeff Gaspin today:
- The Jay Leno Show will air its final 10:00 broadcast on February 12.
- The network has asked Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon to adjust their start times by 30 minutes.
The decision, which was revealed at the Television Critics Assn. Press Tour, was reportedly a result of increased pressure by the local affiliates. It wasn’t a reaction to Jay Leno’s actual work.
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David Hasselhoff Says Goodbye to America’s Got Talent
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, NBC, Rumors,
David Hasselhoff is leaving America’s Got Talent. The former Baywatch actor, who was hospitalized a number of times in 2009, claims to be working on an as-yet-unknown TV program.
“I am proud that I was part of making America’s Got Talent the number one rated show for the past four summers,” the 57-year-old actor said. “It’s been a rewarding experience and now I’m thrilled to be able to follow my dream to do my own TV show, which will be announced very shortly.”
Hasselhoff will be leaving a gap on Talent‘s judging panel. No names have yet been suggested to fill the seat next to Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan. “David’s been an integral part of America’s Got Talent and we are sad to see him go,” NBC said in a statement.
It’s believed Hasselhoff may be in participating in a new series for cable. Back in October, daughter Hayley tweeted: “The Hasselhoffs signed the deal with A + E… Get ready for it.”
Jay Leno Reportedly Moving Back to 11:30
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Prime Time, Talk Shows, NBC, Rumors,
UPDATE: TMZ claims O’Brien has a choice—take the later slot or leave the network.
“Hey, Kev—what does NBC stand for? Never Believe your Contract.”
Although he’s at the center of possible new shakeup at his network, Jay Leno used the opportunity to crack a few jokes about the awkward situation tonight.
Will the The Jay Leno Show be canceled as rumored? Possibly. But there’s an entirely different scenario that seems far more likely.
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NBC Response to Jay Leno Cancellation Rumors
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Talk Shows, NBC, Cancellations, Gossip, Ratings,
UPDATE: The New York Times claims Leno will move to 11:35 PM with O’Brien starting at 12:05 AM.
Has NBC already given up on its primetime experiment? Although no one could blame the network for canceling The Jay Leno Show given its dismal numbers and valuable time slot, a report made today may have been a bit premature.
According to industry blog FTVLive.com, NBC had already decided to “pull the plug on Leno,” it just wasn’t known when the cut would be made. But a statement released by the network leads us to believe that execs are willing to hold out…at least, for a little while longer.
“Jay Leno is one of the most compelling entertainers in the world today. As we have said all along, Jay’s show has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance.”
So what do you of think of the wording? Do you give Jay another few days, weeks or months?
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Network TV Goes Green: Old Shows Recycled
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, CBS, NBC, Gossip, News,
This doesn’t bode well for upcoming TV seasons. NBC, ABC and CBS are all following the same environmental trend: they’re recycling. However, these network TV additions won’t reduce emissions or help us in an energy crisis - if anything, it’s just going to bring down the value of network TV.
All three networks will be re-hashing the 1970s by bringing back The Rockford Files (NBC), Charlie’s Angels (ABC) and Hawaii Five-O (CBS). They’re following a current trend in Hollywood, where everything old is new again. Even Betty White is experiencing a somewhat renewed popularity.
This opens the door for all sorts of other 1970s shows. Someone, somewhere, is getting ready to re-pitch Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo and Feather and the Father Gang.
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Meet The Biggest Losers of All Time
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Prime Time, Reality, NBC, Gossip,
A whole new crop of Losers will compete on the new season of the show - and this time, they’ve got more weight to lose than ever before.
Season 9 of NBC’s The Biggest Loser will feature the program’s heaviest cast and its largest contender to date: Michael Ventrella, who weighs in at 526 lbs.
A set of identical twins, two cousins and a husband and wife team will join several parent-child teams in this installment of the series. It all begins on January 5 at 8pm.
Read More | Entertainment Tonight
VIDEO: Sarah Palin Does a Reading for The Tonight Show
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Video,
Former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin went rogue Friday evening when she made an unexpected appearance on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.
Her entrance came shortly after “master thespian” William Shatner wrapped up a dramatic interpretation of her book Going Rogue. Although she thought Bill did a “great job,” she wanted a chance to do her own reading.
“I think it’s only appropriate then that I read a few choice excerpts from Mr. Shatner’s autobiography, Up Till Now,” Palin stated.
If only her debates were as amusing. Oh wait…
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VIDEO: Taylor Lautner in His SNL Promos
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Video,
With those abs and that smile, Taylor Lautner could probably charm any woman—but can he win over a Saturday Night Live audience?
Make your snap judgments about Taylor’s comedic skills with these early promos. Anyone else feeling a Cougar Den skit right now?
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